The famous Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge that crosses the River Thames in central London. It is situated near the Tower of London, from which comes its name.


This bridge has become one of the most important symbols of England.


The bridge consists of two towers, which are joined at the top by two corridors were designed to withstand the horizontal force exerted by the suspended section of the bridge on the parts that are facing land.

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